• 11Aug 08

  So back to Burnout Paradise

  What a difference 6 months makes, right? On Saturday I was browsing the shelves at Gamestop and I saw where Burnout Paradise had dropped to $29.99 for a brand new copy. Then I saw the PS3 version for $26.99 used, so with my Edge card I picked it up and I was on my way. I only have one question...

  What the heck was I waiting for???

  This game is so much fun! I really enjoyed the demo, and several months ago I debated about whether to get the PS3 version or the 360 version. Well, I'm glad I picked up the PS3 version because I can play online for free. And the Freeburn mode is awesome!

  Does the game have drawbacks? Sure it does. I find it completely predictable, and the new cars that are prowling the city always seem to find me. I've yet to have to look to hard for one. The races seem to be more of the same, but that's ok. Because I really liked the same!

  So overall, how is it? I'd give it a 8.5/10. The game is just plain fun, just like the previous installments. The open city idea is cool, but I like the format of previous games better.The free online and free updates from Criterion are pure gravy.

  • Posted Aug 11, 2008 6:56 pm GMT
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• 13Jul 08

  Grand Theft Auto IV

  So I've been playing this game for several weeks now. I haven't finished it. I don't think I'm even through 50% of it, to be honest. Is the game a perfect 10? No, I don't think so. But it is a good game.

  In my opinion, GTA IV gets back to what made GTA III a great game. A consistent, open world where you can choose to follow the story or you can choose to strike out on your own and cause some mayhem. I think that the car physics and NPC interaction are fun. But I think that the police AI and number of police officers is insanely skewed. If I'm on top of a 7 or 8 story building and I pop someone a crazy distance away with a cool headshot, how do the police know exactly where I am? That's what I liked about GTA III; the sniper rifle let you pick people off in a stealthy way.

  I'm glad that the RPG elements of GTA: SA are gone. I like that there isn't a massive load time between islands or crazy, extra long distances that do nothing but take up time to try to mask massive load times between islands. I'm glad that character customization options are limited to only a change of clothes. I don't enjoy having to spend time with friends to maintain the abilities that they offer, but I can live with it.

  All in all a well-rounded game. Easily a 9/10.

  • Posted Jul 13, 2008 1:02 pm GMT
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• 20Apr 08

  Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is really good!

  I've had Uncharted: Drake's Fortune since December. When I got it I played it for a few minutes and lost interest. I was still working on Assassin's Creed at the time (which I still haven't gone back to beat the last bad guy), so I guess I just had tunnel vision. Anyway, I picked it up again a few days ago and I have to admit, this is a high-quality game. It is probably the most beautiful looking game I have ever played, and that's stacked up against my experiences with Heavenly Sword and Mass Effect.

  And the story is amazing!

  That's not to say that it is the perfect game. It is a bit linear for me. And I think that the "explore for a while, shoot bad guys for a while" thing gets repetitive. I also hate the way you use the sixaxis to throw grenades. However, my urge to find out what Nate's going to get into next keeps me interested. My fear is that I'm going to get to the end of the game and have no reason to re-play it.

  So is it the best game ever? Hardly. Does it deserve a sequel? So far I think it does. Hopefully I'll remember to revisit this topic once I make it through the game. It'll be interesting to see how my opinion changes.
  

  • Posted Apr 20, 2008 2:53 pm GMT
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